Sermons on Suffering For Gospel:

Three Loaves At Midnight

Contributed by Dr Matthew Taylor on May 29, 2016

Three Loaves at midnight

Three Loaves at Midnight By Dr. Matthew Taylor 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Unbelieving Believers" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2016

One sign of the last days is the number of "believers" who defect from the faith.

Through-out this letter, John refers lovingly to his audience as "little children." This book records the loving teaching of a father in the faith to those who were his children in the faith. One of the things that children need to learn as they grow up is how to tell time. John sought to teach his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Have His Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2018

The longer we're a Christian, God expects the seed of the Gospel, planted in our lives, to grow and grow in its influence until the the Word, the nature of Jesus, and the will of God hold complete ascendancy over our lives!

LET GOD HAVE HIS WAY Job 8:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, you’re probably familiar with the name Larry Bird – the former basketball great of the Boston Celtics. 2. During a retirement party for Larry Bird in Boston Garden, former Celtics coach, K. C. Jones ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focused On The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 16, 2016

Paul exhorted the church to rejoice in the Lord, even though they faced adversity, and avoid false teaching. He also emphasized that works were not enough to secure salvation. If they remained focused on the faith, they could overcome in Christ.

Focused on the Faith Philippians 3: 1-6 As we begin to discuss the third chapter of Philippians, it appears that Paul is seeking to begin concluding his thoughts to the church. While this may have been the beginning of his conclusion, he has quite a bit more to share with them. Following the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Battle Is Over; Was It Worth It. Why Is It So Difficult For Us.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016

Good things happens to bad people, and the Gospel tells us that, but it is not fair, but what we don’t see, is God changing us for the better, refining us to do his will. It is all there in the bible.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; This is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Acts 5:27-32 When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

If we’re truly united with Christ then our basic approach to our relationships will be one of mutual submission, working together to do Christ’s work.

I hope you’ve picked up as we’ve gone through this letter over the last few weeks that Paul isn’t just giving us lessons in Godly behaviour. He isn’t just telling us how to live lives that will please God. Rather, he’s telling us how to live lives that’ll ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Divinely Redirected

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Apr 20, 2018

When a divine appointment becomes your redirections.

“Divinely Redirected” Divine appointments are often the beginning of a new direction. Acts 9:23-28 A Redirected Person Needs a Barnabas 1. Encouragement is powerful. 2. Someone who believes in you is even more important. Acts 9:29-31 The Holy Spirit’s Work 1. Building Confidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-42

It All Starts With A Little Seed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 14, 2018

It is the message and not the messanger.

It All Starts With a Tiny Seed Mark 4:26-34 When Jesus started to face opposition from grous like the Pharisees and Scribes, He started to address the crowds in parables. The purpose of the parable is twofold. On one hand, it is easy to understand the story as it comes from real life. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Investing Wisely (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 3, 2015

There is something all of us Christians have in common, doesn’t matter what background you have, or the color of skin, or the education you have or have not!

Luke 19:12-27-He said, “A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned king and then return. 13 Before he left, he called together ten of his servants and divided among them ten pounds of silver, saying, ‘Invest this for me while I am gone.’ 14 But his people hated him and sent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Will I Have To Do?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2015

What do we have to do if we want to be more than average in our Christian Walk

What Do I have to Do? – Gospels During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Decision To Follow Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to follow Jesus, or not.

September 13, 2015 6 Decisions The Decision to Follow John 1:35-42 Opening words: Blogger John Reitmer attended a seminar nearly ten years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota. The topic was the human brain and how we make decisions. According to the speakers, the average person makes more the 35,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 11:30-50

Denomination: Methodist

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2017

Trust in the Lord and serve Him! (Wagoner, OK, High School Baccalaureate)

Trust in the Lord May 14, 2017 Wagoner High School Baccalaureate First Assembly of God, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Trust in the Lord and serve Him! Focus Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: It has been a few decades since I sat where you sit; on the cusp of beginning a new chapter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Message Of Reconciliation (Col. 1:20–23) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:20–23

Knowing the Message of Reconciliation “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Near Us Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 29, 2015

God has good cause to be angry with us, but, because of his grace, he is not.

Dr. Richard Cutter was my Greek professor at Baylor. One day, during class, he was lecturing along, and I was having a hard time keeping up. I glanced over at the notes of the student sitting next to me, hoping to get from him something that I had missed. That’s okay, isn’t it? I mean, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News: What Are We Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2015

As we begin our study of One Life. What's It All About?, I want to answer briefly three questions: (1) Does God Exist? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

Scripture Today I am beginning a new seven-week series of messages. It is based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. We will begin a Christianity Explored course ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed